Beri בֵּרִי
Descendant of Asher
Who is Beri in the Bible?
Beri was a descendant of Asher mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:36. He appears in the family line of Zophah, who was himself part of the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Beyond his name and place in this genealogy, no other details about Beri's life, accomplishments, or role in biblical history are recorded. His inclusion in the genealogical account reflects the Israelite practice of carefully preserving family lineages and ancestral records, demonstrating the importance the biblical writers placed on tracing the descendants of Jacob's twelve sons.
Biography
Beri is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher as a descendant of Zophah (1 Ch. 7:36). Asher was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the founder of the tribe that bore his name. No further details about Beri's life or role are provided in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the Israelites, particularly within the tribe of Asher.
Family
Siblings
- Suah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, from the tribe of AsherView full profile →
- Harnepher Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Shual Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahAsherite descendant, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- Imrah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Bezer Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher through HelemView full profile →
- Hod Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Shamma Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, descendant of AsherView full profile →
- Shilshah Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, a descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Ithran Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- Beera Tribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher through Zophah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:36
"The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֵּרִי |
Beri
ebrew root meaning "to make noise," or "in evil," from another Hebrew root):
(1) A son of Asher and father of Heber and Malchiel (<